KBP Investments brings on new Executive VP for KBP Bells

KBP Investments, one of the largest Yum! Brands franchisees in the U.S., announced on Thursday that it is bringing on Heather Neary, previously president of American pretzel shop chain, Auntie Anne’s.

Neary joins KBP as executive vice president and general manager of KBP Bells, an entity that focuses specifically on Taco Bell restaurants.

Neary will oversee KBP Bell’s continued growth and development, including leading financial and operational performance, according to a Thursday news release from KBP Investments.

At Auntie Anne’s, Neary was responsible for $560 million in revenue and more than 1,300 franchise locations across the country. Having left the world’s largest pretzel franchise, she now joins one of the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains that operates nearly 800 Yum! Brands restaurants across 28 states. 

“Over the last 20 years, KBP has emerged as one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the country with nearly $1 billion in annual revenue,” Neary said. “While the success of the business is impressive, what I found most compelling about KBP is their passion for people and focus on providing opportunities for growth – personally, professionally and financially – at every level throughout the organization.”